Viking Construction Named New President
Bridgeport-based firm Viking Construction Inc. has announced Anthony Gaglio Jr. as its new president.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
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Viking Construction Inc. has promoted Anthony Gaglio Jr. to the role of president. Simultaneously, Anthony Gaglio Sr. has transitioned to the position of chair for the firm.
Why it matters
This leadership transition is intended to position the Bridgeport company for continued success and maintain its long-standing operational standards. The move marks a shift in executive oversight while keeping the family-led firm aligned with its core mission of excellence.
Anthony Gaglio Jr. has spent 20 years at Viking Construction Inc. since starting as a field laborer in 2006. The company itself has been operating for 35 years in the Bridgeport area.
The players
Anthony Gaglio Jr.
He is the newly appointed president of Viking Construction Inc. who joined the organization in 2006.
Anthony Gaglio Sr.
He is the former president and current chair of the board of Viking Construction Inc.
Viking Construction Inc.
This is a Bridgeport-based construction firm that operates throughout Connecticut and New York.
The details
Anthony Gaglio Jr. rose through the ranks from his initial position as a field laborer to become vice president in 2016. Anthony Gaglio Sr. will now serve as chair of the board, building on a legacy that included receiving a Champion of Change award from the Construction Institute in 2021.
Timeline
2006: Anthony Gaglio Jr. joined the company as a field laborer.
2016: Anthony Gaglio Jr. was promoted to vice president.
2021: Anthony Gaglio Sr. received a Champion of Change award.
Early 2026: Anthony Gaglio Jr. was named to the board of the Connecticut Associated Builders and Contractors.
October 2026: Anthony Gaglio Jr. assumed the role of president.
Market Landscape
This transition aligns the company with industry standards for long-term internal succession planning. The appointment strengthens the firm's leadership structure against regional competitors in Connecticut and New York.
Customers and business partners should expect continuity in daily operations despite the executive changes. The firm maintains its established mission as it transitions leadership to the next generation.
The takeaway
Effective leadership succession often relies on internal promotion to preserve institutional knowledge and company culture. Businesses aiming for longevity can benefit from long-term employee development paths that prepare internal candidates for executive roles.
Further reading
Learn more about local leadership shifts in the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Westfair Communications.
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